Why aren’t drug dealers charged with murder when overdose is clearly stated as the cause of death: Rajeev Charak

JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party Jammu & Kashmir Vice President Rajeev Rajput Charak visited the Rajiv Nagar, Narwal area and held a serious discussion with local residents over the open and unchecked sale of heroin (‘chitta’) in the locality. Expressing deep concern over the growing drug menace, he highlighted the grim future that awaits the next generation if immediate action is not taken.

Charak stated: "Every day, a young life is lost to a drug overdose — every day, a home loses its light. The drug trade in Rajiv Nagar, Narwal is operating without fear. This silent genocide — who is responsible for it? How long will society remain blind? When will the administration wake up? When will people speak up? Every silence invites another death."

Raising a strong and critical question, he asked: "When medical reports clearly cite overdose as the cause of death, why aren’t the drug dealers being charged with murder?"

Calling the crisis not just a social issue but a “silent genocide,” Shri Charak stressed the need for a unified and decisive public movement against the drug menace. "This death dance has spiralled out of control. This is no longer the time to merely depend on the government or police — it is time for society to rise, united and determined," he asserted.

Expressing profound empathy for the plight of youth and their families, he added:  "Most families today have only one child. Parents raise them with love and dreams — only to lose them to the poison of drugs in their youth. In the end, the same parents are forced to perform the last rites of their only son. What greater social tragedy could there be?"

He cited alarming figures: "Last year alone, over 600 youth died due to drug abuse in Jammu & Kashmir — and these are just official figures. The actual number is likely much higher. In Jammu district, an average of over 30 overdose cases are reported each month."

Charak called upon religious, social, youth organizations and the media to take the lead in this crucial fight: "This fight is not just against drugs — it is a fight for life. Every citizen must become aware. Silence is no longer an option — silence is an invitation to death. Let us unite and raise our voices against this poison!"

Addressing parents directly, he urged them to remain vigilant: "Keep a close eye on your children. If they return home late at night, examine their arms and legs — look for injection marks. This is more a parent’s responsibility than the government’s. After sunset, children should not roam outside unnecessarily, as these nocturnal drug dealers hunt young lives during these hours."

In conclusion, Shri Charak issued a stern warning to the administration: "If immediate and strict action is not taken against drug traffickers, we will launch a massive public movement with the people — and the entire responsibility for the consequences will lie with the administration and the government."